16 Years Old

Thus far the summer had been going really well. The girls had fallen into a routine by now and it seemed to work. Wake up, if they slept, eat, go out on the boat, do whatever they wanted, more of the boat, dinner, fishing and then sit by the fire. However the entire time there was something that Alex was needing to tell Marissa, because things were about to drastically change.

The two girls were laying on the boat, catching up on some tanning when Alex finally got the nerve to tell Marissa what she had been wanted to all summer.

"Riss?"

"Hmm?" She answered turning onto her back.

"Jodie's coming up tomorrow." Alex said so fast she barely knew what she had said herself.

Marissa wasn't sure she heard her right. "What? And slow down."

Alex looked away. "Jodie is coming up tomorrow for the rest of the summer."

The brunettes mouth dropped open. "Jodie like the Jodie, Jodie you hated me over because we bought her cottage Jodie?" Alex nodded. "I mean how, why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"I ran into her, we go to the same school she moved back to L.A. I didn't tell you sooner because I didn't want you to think I was abandoning you or anything. The summer is normally our time and it's just…"

Marissa nodded and gave Alex a hug. "It's okay I get it, no worries."

Three Weeks Later

Marissa had been feeling left out, she knew Alex didn't mean for it to be that way but it was as if her and Jodie connected on a different level and Marissa didn't think she could compete. For the first week the three had tried to do everything together but that started to change and now Marissa was lucky to hang out with Alex at all.

She made her way down to the dock ipod in hand. It was getting late and the sun was setting, she had just gotten off the phone with her boyfriend, Ryan and then Summer and all she wanted to do was to be left alone.

When she got to the docks though she was greeted by the sound of jet skis whizzing around on the lake. Most people were inside by now eating their dinners and relaxing, but Alex and Jodie were out having fun. She was a little upset, mostly hurt, Alex hadn't even asked her if she wanted to come out. It may have seemed childish but to Marissa it was important, it wasn't like she got to see Alex all year. Having seen enough Marissa got up and went to a place she was sure no one would find her except for one person, and she was sure that person wouldn't go looking for her right now.

Out on the water when they were far enough away and were done messing around the two girls sat out in the middle of the lake.

"I think I'm going to tell Marissa about us."

"Why is it we always talk about Marissa?" The short latina asked. "It's always Marissa this and Marissa that, no offence Alex I'm sick of hearing about Marissa. Every once in awhile it's cool I don't mind but she's right here."

The girls were silent as they sat their thinking. "She's not even talking to me right now, it just hurts, and kind of pisses me off."

"Not that I'm complaining but all we've done is hang out, Marissa really hasn't been around and we leave tomorrow night." Alex hung her head at Jodie's comment she knew the other girl was right.

Next Day

The next morning Alex and Jodie were sitting on the dock watching the sun rise. Alex still hadn't talked to Marissa, when she went to the night before Julie had informed her that she was sleeping.

"I love you Alex." Jodie said not bothering to look at the other girl.

A little shocked but happy at the same time the blonde smiled. "I love you too." Not thinking anyone else was around she leaned over and gave her girlfriend a kiss.

Before either could say anything they heard the wood planks rattle a bit and someone run off in the distance. Sighing Alex held her head in her hands.

"I should go after her, I'll be back." Jodie nodded as Alex stood up and took off running.

She checked the Cooper cottage first, then the boat, with no luck. After that she checked the beach, the tents, but came up with nothing. Making her way back to the dock she sighed.

"Did you find her?" Jodie asked as she leaned her head on her girlfriends shoulder, shaking her head not able to speak.
A little while later Patricia Kelly came down to get the girls and told them it was time to go.

"Mom, I have to find Marissa first have you seen her?"

Her mother shook her head. "Sorry, I'm sure she'll turn up."

"We should go help your parents pack up the stuff." Alex nodded and helped the other girl up, catching a glimpse of the ring on her pinky finger.

"I'll meet you there I think I know where she is." Before Jodie could reply Alex took of running towards the woods.

Marissa sat on the rock where and Alex's names were carved into the side. Her eyes bloodshot from being up all night, shivering from being slightly cold even though it was quite hot out. Wiping the tears from her eyes as she looked out into the water, thoughts of her and Alex as kids up until this summer flooded her mind.

"Want to tell me why you're crying?" The blonde kept her space for the time being. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you about Jodie, I wanted to I just didn't know how, and I'm sorry I wasn't around these past few weeks."

Marissa still didn't say anything and kept her focus on the water in front of her. Feeling it was safe to move forward Alex sat on her rock, across from Marissa's. "Can you say something you're kind of scaring me."

"Nothing to say." Marissa said quietly. "Everything's good, no worries I'll see you next summer Alex, have a good year. I can get a Mr. Oinky for you if you want to give him to your girlfriend since you love her and all." The tall brunette got up and went to leave before being stopped.

Her eyes wide and almost in tears herself Alex almost didn't know what to say. "I gave him to you for a reason. Are you sure your okay?"

"Peachy keen jelly bean. Goodbye Alex." Marissa walked away without looking back.

Alex knew Marissa was lying but what she couldn't figure out was why. It was almost like she was jealous but she had no reason to be, shaking it off Alex watched the other girl leave. "Goodbye Marissa." For some reason it was as if it was their final goodbye and they weren't going to see each other again.

It was at that moment that Alex turned around and looked out at the water and promised herself and the world that that was not going to be the last time she seen Marissa Cooper.